What's happened
The Chicago Bears have closed out a tight game on Thursday Night Football, with a clutch late field goal from Robbie Gould (Santos) extending the lead and sealing a 9-point win over the New England Patriots. Drake Maye threw for a late scoring drive, but the defense held on as Chicago snapped New England’s winning streak.
What's behind the headline?
- The Bears’ veteran kicker delivers when it matters, restoring confidence in a unit that had earlier faltered. - Drake Maye showed playmaking in the pocket and a 48-yard TD grind late in the second; New England’s offense remained competitive but failed to close the gap. - The win solidifies Chicago’s status as a gritty, smashmouth team that thrives on resilience and remains a threat in a tight NFC race.
How we got here
The Bears pulled away in a Primetime clash on Friday night, capitalizing on a late field goal after Santos’ earlier miss kept the game in reach for the Patriots. The Patriots had sparked a late comeback attempt but could not convert the onside kick and fell to 2-4.
Our analysis
- New York Post: Bears vs. Patriots recap; late Santos field goal; Williams’ costly sack - New York Post: Stevenson’s receiving TD and Patriots’ first-half momentum - The Guardian: weekly NFL preview and London game context for Jaguars and Bears matchup.
Go deeper
- What does this win say about the Bears’ defense going forward?
- How will Santos’ next kick affect the team’s confidence?
- Which players stepped up on offense in the absence of a big early lead?
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